used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The world moved on as monotonous as the tick-tick of a clock.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading There were no startling events to disturb any person's serenity--no rise or fall of stocks--no fires--no crashes in business--no downfall of pride--no bustle in the streets about the latest news--no nothing.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Winter upon us.--The Roosters in the early Morning.--The Blue-Jays and the Squirrels.--The Improvident Turkey.--The Domestic Hearth, and who occupied it.--The Old Dog.--The Blessed Old Mail-Horse.--The Newspapers.--Our Come-to-Tea.--Mrs. Brown, her Arrival and Experiences.--Entree of Bird, Beagles & Co.--Conflicting Elements, and how Ike Turtle assimilated all.--Gratifying Consequences.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Winter upon us.--The Roosters in the early Morning.--The Blue-Jays and the Squirrels.--The Improvident Turkey.--The Domestic Hearth, and who occupied it.--The Old Dog.--The Blessed Old Mail-Horse.--The Newspapers.--Our Come-to-Tea.--Mrs. Brown, her Arrival and Experiences.--Entree of Bird, Beagles & Co.--Conflicting Elements, and how Ike Turtle assimilated all.--Gratifying Consequences.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading There were no startling events to disturb any person's serenity--no rise or fall of stocks--no fires--no crashes in business--no downfall of pride--no bustle in the streets about the latest news--no nothing.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading Winter upon us.--The Roosters in the early Morning.--The Blue-Jays and the Squirrels.--The Improvident Turkey.--The Domestic Hearth, and who occupied it.--The Old Dog.--The Blessed Old Mail-Horse.--The Newspapers.--Our Come-to-Tea.--Mrs. Brown, her Arrival and Experiences.--Entree of Bird, Beagles & Co.--Conflicting Elements, and how Ike Turtle assimilated all.--Gratifying Consequences.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The world moved on as monotonous as the tick-tick of a clock.
assimilatedverbUS /əˈsɪməleɪtɪd/
past form of “assimilate” — take up mentally
From this reading Winter upon us.--The Roosters in the early Morning.--The Blue-Jays and the Squirrels.--The Improvident Turkey.--The Domestic Hearth, and who occupied it.--The Old Dog.--The Blessed Old Mail-Horse.--The Newspapers.--Our Come-to-Tea.--Mrs. Brown, her Arrival and Experiences.--Entree of Bird, Beagles & Co.--Conflicting Elements, and how Ike Turtle assimilated all.--Gratifying Consequences.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading My little family, that I have spoken of, were quietly nestled away in the log hut, and winter was now upon us.
BeaglesnounUS /ˈbiːɡəlz/
plural of “beagle” — a small short-legged smooth-coated breed of hound
From this reading Winter upon us.--The Roosters in the early Morning.--The Blue-Jays and the Squirrels.--The Improvident Turkey.--The Domestic Hearth, and who occupied it.--The Old Dog.--The Blessed Old Mail-Horse.--The Newspapers.--Our Come-to-Tea.--Mrs. Brown, her Arrival and Experiences.--Entree of Bird, Beagles & Co.--Conflicting Elements, and how Ike Turtle assimilated all.--Gratifying Consequences.
warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
From this reading Winter upon us.--The Roosters in the early Morning.--The Blue-Jays and the Squirrels.--The Improvident Turkey.--The Domestic Hearth, and who occupied it.--The Old Dog.--The Blessed Old Mail-Horse.--The Newspapers.--Our Come-to-Tea.--Mrs. Brown, her Arrival and Experiences.--Entree of Bird, Beagles & Co.--Conflicting Elements, and how Ike Turtle assimilated all.--Gratifying Consequences.
highly favored or fortunate (as e.g. by divine grace)
From this reading Winter upon us.--The Roosters in the early Morning.--The Blue-Jays and the Squirrels.--The Improvident Turkey.--The Domestic Hearth, and who occupied it.--The Old Dog.--The Blessed Old Mail-Horse.--The Newspapers.--Our Come-to-Tea.--Mrs. Brown, her Arrival and Experiences.--Entree of Bird, Beagles & Co.--Conflicting Elements, and how Ike Turtle assimilated all.--Gratifying Consequences.
Blue-Jays
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From this reading Winter upon us.--The Roosters in the early Morning.--The Blue-Jays and the Squirrels.--The Improvident Turkey.--The Domestic Hearth, and who occupied it.--The Old Dog.--The Blessed Old Mail-Horse.--The Newspapers.--Our Come-to-Tea.--Mrs. Brown, her Arrival and Experiences.--Entree of Bird, Beagles & Co.--Conflicting Elements, and how Ike Turtle assimilated all.--Gratifying Consequences.
an orange of low brightness and saturation
From this reading Winter upon us.--The Roosters in the early Morning.--The Blue-Jays and the Squirrels.--The Improvident Turkey.--The Domestic Hearth, and who occupied it.--The Old Dog.--The Blessed Old Mail-Horse.--The Newspapers.--Our Come-to-Tea.--Mrs. Brown, her Arrival and Experiences.--Entree of Bird, Beagles & Co.--Conflicting Elements, and how Ike Turtle assimilated all.--Gratifying Consequences.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading There were no startling events to disturb any person's serenity--no rise or fall of stocks--no fires--no crashes in business--no downfall of pride--no bustle in the streets about the latest news--no nothing.
bustlenounUS /ˈbʌsəl/
a rapid active commotion
From this reading There were no startling events to disturb any person's serenity--no rise or fall of stocks--no fires--no crashes in business--no downfall of pride--no bustle in the streets about the latest news--no nothing.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The days came and went, and were marked by light and darkness, and our own domestic joys.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The days came and went, and were marked by light and darkness, and our own domestic joys.
a timepiece that shows the time of day
From this reading The world moved on as monotonous as the tick-tick of a clock.
ConounUS /koʊ/
an odorless very poisonous gas that is a product of incomplete combustion of carbon
From this reading Winter upon us.--The Roosters in the early Morning.--The Blue-Jays and the Squirrels.--The Improvident Turkey.--The Domestic Hearth, and who occupied it.--The Old Dog.--The Blessed Old Mail-Horse.--The Newspapers.--Our Come-to-Tea.--Mrs. Brown, her Arrival and Experiences.--Entree of Bird, Beagles & Co.--Conflicting Elements, and how Ike Turtle assimilated all.--Gratifying Consequences.
Come-to-Tea
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Winter upon us.--The Roosters in the early Morning.--The Blue-Jays and the Squirrels.--The Improvident Turkey.--The Domestic Hearth, and who occupied it.--The Old Dog.--The Blessed Old Mail-Horse.--The Newspapers.--Our Come-to-Tea.--Mrs. Brown, her Arrival and Experiences.--Entree of Bird, Beagles & Co.--Conflicting Elements, and how Ike Turtle assimilated all.--Gratifying Consequences.
ConflictingadjectiveUS /kənˈflɪktɪŋ/
in disagreement
From this reading Winter upon us.--The Roosters in the early Morning.--The Blue-Jays and the Squirrels.--The Improvident Turkey.--The Domestic Hearth, and who occupied it.--The Old Dog.--The Blessed Old Mail-Horse.--The Newspapers.--Our Come-to-Tea.--Mrs. Brown, her Arrival and Experiences.--Entree of Bird, Beagles & Co.--Conflicting Elements, and how Ike Turtle assimilated all.--Gratifying Consequences.
ConsequencesnounUS /ˈkɑːnsəkwensəz/
plural of “consequence” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading Winter upon us.--The Roosters in the early Morning.--The Blue-Jays and the Squirrels.--The Improvident Turkey.--The Domestic Hearth, and who occupied it.--The Old Dog.--The Blessed Old Mail-Horse.--The Newspapers.--Our Come-to-Tea.--Mrs. Brown, her Arrival and Experiences.--Entree of Bird, Beagles & Co.--Conflicting Elements, and how Ike Turtle assimilated all.--Gratifying Consequences.
crashesnounUS /ˈkræʃɪz/
plural of “crash” — a loud resonant repeating noise
From this reading There were no startling events to disturb any person's serenity--no rise or fall of stocks--no fires--no crashes in business--no downfall of pride--no bustle in the streets about the latest news--no nothing.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading The days came and went, and were marked by light and darkness, and our own domestic joys.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading The days came and went, and were marked by light and darkness, and our own domestic joys.
disturbverbUS /dɪˈstɜːrb/
move deeply
From this reading There were no startling events to disturb any person's serenity--no rise or fall of stocks--no fires--no crashes in business--no downfall of pride--no bustle in the streets about the latest news--no nothing.
a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading Winter upon us.--The Roosters in the early Morning.--The Blue-Jays and the Squirrels.--The Improvident Turkey.--The Domestic Hearth, and who occupied it.--The Old Dog.--The Blessed Old Mail-Horse.--The Newspapers.--Our Come-to-Tea.--Mrs. Brown, her Arrival and Experiences.--Entree of Bird, Beagles & Co.--Conflicting Elements, and how Ike Turtle assimilated all.--Gratifying Consequences.
of concern to or concerning the internal affairs of a nation
From this reading Winter upon us.--The Roosters in the early Morning.--The Blue-Jays and the Squirrels.--The Improvident Turkey.--The Domestic Hearth, and who occupied it.--The Old Dog.--The Blessed Old Mail-Horse.--The Newspapers.--Our Come-to-Tea.--Mrs. Brown, her Arrival and Experiences.--Entree of Bird, Beagles & Co.--Conflicting Elements, and how Ike Turtle assimilated all.--Gratifying Consequences.
downfallnounUS /ˈdaʊnfɔːl/
failure that results in a loss of position or reputation
From this reading There were no startling events to disturb any person's serenity--no rise or fall of stocks--no fires--no crashes in business--no downfall of pride--no bustle in the streets about the latest news--no nothing.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Winter upon us.--The Roosters in the early Morning.--The Blue-Jays and the Squirrels.--The Improvident Turkey.--The Domestic Hearth, and who occupied it.--The Old Dog.--The Blessed Old Mail-Horse.--The Newspapers.--Our Come-to-Tea.--Mrs. Brown, her Arrival and Experiences.--Entree of Bird, Beagles & Co.--Conflicting Elements, and how Ike Turtle assimilated all.--Gratifying Consequences.
ElementsnounUS /ˈeləmənts/
violent or severe weather (viewed as caused by the action of the four elements)
From this reading Winter upon us.--The Roosters in the early Morning.--The Blue-Jays and the Squirrels.--The Improvident Turkey.--The Domestic Hearth, and who occupied it.--The Old Dog.--The Blessed Old Mail-Horse.--The Newspapers.--Our Come-to-Tea.--Mrs. Brown, her Arrival and Experiences.--Entree of Bird, Beagles & Co.--Conflicting Elements, and how Ike Turtle assimilated all.--Gratifying Consequences.
EntreenounUS /ˈɑːntreɪ/
the principal dish of a meal
From this reading Winter upon us.--The Roosters in the early Morning.--The Blue-Jays and the Squirrels.--The Improvident Turkey.--The Domestic Hearth, and who occupied it.--The Old Dog.--The Blessed Old Mail-Horse.--The Newspapers.--Our Come-to-Tea.--Mrs. Brown, her Arrival and Experiences.--Entree of Bird, Beagles & Co.--Conflicting Elements, and how Ike Turtle assimilated all.--Gratifying Consequences.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading There were no startling events to disturb any person's serenity--no rise or fall of stocks--no fires--no crashes in business--no downfall of pride--no bustle in the streets about the latest news--no nothing.
ExperiencesnounUS /ɪkˈspɪriənsɪz/
plural of “experience” — the accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events or activities
From this reading Winter upon us.--The Roosters in the early Morning.--The Blue-Jays and the Squirrels.--The Improvident Turkey.--The Domestic Hearth, and who occupied it.--The Old Dog.--The Blessed Old Mail-Horse.--The Newspapers.--Our Come-to-Tea.--Mrs. Brown, her Arrival and Experiences.--Entree of Bird, Beagles & Co.--Conflicting Elements, and how Ike Turtle assimilated all.--Gratifying Consequences.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading There were no startling events to disturb any person's serenity--no rise or fall of stocks--no fires--no crashes in business--no downfall of pride--no bustle in the streets about the latest news--no nothing.
a social unit living together
From this reading My little family, that I have spoken of, were quietly nestled away in the log hut, and winter was now upon us.
plural of “fire” — the event of something burning (often destructive)
From this reading There were no startling events to disturb any person's serenity--no rise or fall of stocks--no fires--no crashes in business--no downfall of pride--no bustle in the streets about the latest news--no nothing.
GratifyingadjectiveUS /ˈɡrætəfaɪɪŋ/
pleasing to the mind or feeling
From this reading Winter upon us.--The Roosters in the early Morning.--The Blue-Jays and the Squirrels.--The Improvident Turkey.--The Domestic Hearth, and who occupied it.--The Old Dog.--The Blessed Old Mail-Horse.--The Newspapers.--Our Come-to-Tea.--Mrs. Brown, her Arrival and Experiences.--Entree of Bird, Beagles & Co.--Conflicting Elements, and how Ike Turtle assimilated all.--Gratifying Consequences.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading My little family, that I have spoken of, were quietly nestled away in the log hut, and winter was now upon us.
HearthnounUS /hɑːrθ/
an open recess in a wall at the base of a chimney where a fire can be built
From this reading Winter upon us.--The Roosters in the early Morning.--The Blue-Jays and the Squirrels.--The Improvident Turkey.--The Domestic Hearth, and who occupied it.--The Old Dog.--The Blessed Old Mail-Horse.--The Newspapers.--Our Come-to-Tea.--Mrs. Brown, her Arrival and Experiences.--Entree of Bird, Beagles & Co.--Conflicting Elements, and how Ike Turtle assimilated all.--Gratifying Consequences.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Winter upon us.--The Roosters in the early Morning.--The Blue-Jays and the Squirrels.--The Improvident Turkey.--The Domestic Hearth, and who occupied it.--The Old Dog.--The Blessed Old Mail-Horse.--The Newspapers.--Our Come-to-Tea.--Mrs. Brown, her Arrival and Experiences.--Entree of Bird, Beagles & Co.--Conflicting Elements, and how Ike Turtle assimilated all.--Gratifying Consequences.
how
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Winter upon us.--The Roosters in the early Morning.--The Blue-Jays and the Squirrels.--The Improvident Turkey.--The Domestic Hearth, and who occupied it.--The Old Dog.--The Blessed Old Mail-Horse.--The Newspapers.--Our Come-to-Tea.--Mrs. Brown, her Arrival and Experiences.--Entree of Bird, Beagles & Co.--Conflicting Elements, and how Ike Turtle assimilated all.--Gratifying Consequences.
temporary military shelter
From this reading My little family, that I have spoken of, were quietly nestled away in the log hut, and winter was now upon us.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading My little family, that I have spoken of, were quietly nestled away in the log hut, and winter was now upon us.
IkenounUS /aɪk/
United States general who supervised the invasion of Normandy and the defeat of Nazi Germany; 34th President of the United States (1890-1961)
From this reading Winter upon us.--The Roosters in the early Morning.--The Blue-Jays and the Squirrels.--The Improvident Turkey.--The Domestic Hearth, and who occupied it.--The Old Dog.--The Blessed Old Mail-Horse.--The Newspapers.--Our Come-to-Tea.--Mrs. Brown, her Arrival and Experiences.--Entree of Bird, Beagles & Co.--Conflicting Elements, and how Ike Turtle assimilated all.--Gratifying Consequences.
Improvidentadjective
not provident; not providing for the future
From this reading Winter upon us.--The Roosters in the early Morning.--The Blue-Jays and the Squirrels.--The Improvident Turkey.--The Domestic Hearth, and who occupied it.--The Old Dog.--The Blessed Old Mail-Horse.--The Newspapers.--Our Come-to-Tea.--Mrs. Brown, her Arrival and Experiences.--Entree of Bird, Beagles & Co.--Conflicting Elements, and how Ike Turtle assimilated all.--Gratifying Consequences.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Winter upon us.--The Roosters in the early Morning.--The Blue-Jays and the Squirrels.--The Improvident Turkey.--The Domestic Hearth, and who occupied it.--The Old Dog.--The Blessed Old Mail-Horse.--The Newspapers.--Our Come-to-Tea.--Mrs. Brown, her Arrival and Experiences.--Entree of Bird, Beagles & Co.--Conflicting Elements, and how Ike Turtle assimilated all.--Gratifying Consequences.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Winter upon us.--The Roosters in the early Morning.--The Blue-Jays and the Squirrels.--The Improvident Turkey.--The Domestic Hearth, and who occupied it.--The Old Dog.--The Blessed Old Mail-Horse.--The Newspapers.--Our Come-to-Tea.--Mrs. Brown, her Arrival and Experiences.--Entree of Bird, Beagles & Co.--Conflicting Elements, and how Ike Turtle assimilated all.--Gratifying Consequences.
joysnounUS /dʒɔɪz/
plural of “joy” — the emotion of great happiness
From this reading The days came and went, and were marked by light and darkness, and our own domestic joys.
latestadjectiveUS /ˈleɪtəst/
up to the immediate present; most recent or most up-to-date
From this reading There were no startling events to disturb any person's serenity--no rise or fall of stocks--no fires--no crashes in business--no downfall of pride--no bustle in the streets about the latest news--no nothing.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading The days came and went, and were marked by light and darkness, and our own domestic joys.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading My little family, that I have spoken of, were quietly nestled away in the log hut, and winter was now upon us.
logverbUS /lɔːɡ/
enter into a log, as on ships and planes
From this reading My little family, that I have spoken of, were quietly nestled away in the log hut, and winter was now upon us.
Mail-Horse
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Winter upon us.--The Roosters in the early Morning.--The Blue-Jays and the Squirrels.--The Improvident Turkey.--The Domestic Hearth, and who occupied it.--The Old Dog.--The Blessed Old Mail-Horse.--The Newspapers.--Our Come-to-Tea.--Mrs. Brown, her Arrival and Experiences.--Entree of Bird, Beagles & Co.--Conflicting Elements, and how Ike Turtle assimilated all.--Gratifying Consequences.
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading The days came and went, and were marked by light and darkness, and our own domestic joys.
monotonousadjectiveUS /məˈnɑːtənəs/
tediously repetitious or lacking in variety
From this reading The world moved on as monotonous as the tick-tick of a clock.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Winter upon us.--The Roosters in the early Morning.--The Blue-Jays and the Squirrels.--The Improvident Turkey.--The Domestic Hearth, and who occupied it.--The Old Dog.--The Blessed Old Mail-Horse.--The Newspapers.--Our Come-to-Tea.--Mrs. Brown, her Arrival and Experiences.--Entree of Bird, Beagles & Co.--Conflicting Elements, and how Ike Turtle assimilated all.--Gratifying Consequences.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading The world moved on as monotonous as the tick-tick of a clock.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Winter upon us.--The Roosters in the early Morning.--The Blue-Jays and the Squirrels.--The Improvident Turkey.--The Domestic Hearth, and who occupied it.--The Old Dog.--The Blessed Old Mail-Horse.--The Newspapers.--Our Come-to-Tea.--Mrs. Brown, her Arrival and Experiences.--Entree of Bird, Beagles & Co.--Conflicting Elements, and how Ike Turtle assimilated all.--Gratifying Consequences.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading My little family, that I have spoken of, were quietly nestled away in the log hut, and winter was now upon us.
nestledadjectiveUS /ˈnesəld/
drawn or pressed close to someone or something for or as if for affection or protection
From this reading My little family, that I have spoken of, were quietly nestled away in the log hut, and winter was now upon us.
information about recent and important events
From this reading There were no startling events to disturb any person's serenity--no rise or fall of stocks--no fires--no crashes in business--no downfall of pride--no bustle in the streets about the latest news--no nothing.
NewspapersnounUS /ˈnuːzpeɪpərz/
plural of “newspaper” — a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading Winter upon us.--The Roosters in the early Morning.--The Blue-Jays and the Squirrels.--The Improvident Turkey.--The Domestic Hearth, and who occupied it.--The Old Dog.--The Blessed Old Mail-Horse.--The Newspapers.--Our Come-to-Tea.--Mrs. Brown, her Arrival and Experiences.--Entree of Bird, Beagles & Co.--Conflicting Elements, and how Ike Turtle assimilated all.--Gratifying Consequences.
not any; not one
From this reading There were no startling events to disturb any person's serenity--no rise or fall of stocks--no fires--no crashes in business--no downfall of pride--no bustle in the streets about the latest news--no nothing.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading There were no startling events to disturb any person's serenity--no rise or fall of stocks--no fires--no crashes in business--no downfall of pride--no bustle in the streets about the latest news--no nothing.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading My little family, that I have spoken of, were quietly nestled away in the log hut, and winter was now upon us.
held or filled or in use
From this reading Winter upon us.--The Roosters in the early Morning.--The Blue-Jays and the Squirrels.--The Improvident Turkey.--The Domestic Hearth, and who occupied it.--The Old Dog.--The Blessed Old Mail-Horse.--The Newspapers.--Our Come-to-Tea.--Mrs. Brown, her Arrival and Experiences.--Entree of Bird, Beagles & Co.--Conflicting Elements, and how Ike Turtle assimilated all.--Gratifying Consequences.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Winter upon us.--The Roosters in the early Morning.--The Blue-Jays and the Squirrels.--The Improvident Turkey.--The Domestic Hearth, and who occupied it.--The Old Dog.--The Blessed Old Mail-Horse.--The Newspapers.--Our Come-to-Tea.--Mrs. Brown, her Arrival and Experiences.--Entree of Bird, Beagles & Co.--Conflicting Elements, and how Ike Turtle assimilated all.--Gratifying Consequences.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Winter upon us.--The Roosters in the early Morning.--The Blue-Jays and the Squirrels.--The Improvident Turkey.--The Domestic Hearth, and who occupied it.--The Old Dog.--The Blessed Old Mail-Horse.--The Newspapers.--Our Come-to-Tea.--Mrs. Brown, her Arrival and Experiences.--Entree of Bird, Beagles & Co.--Conflicting Elements, and how Ike Turtle assimilated all.--Gratifying Consequences.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The world moved on as monotonous as the tick-tick of a clock.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading There were no startling events to disturb any person's serenity--no rise or fall of stocks--no fires--no crashes in business--no downfall of pride--no bustle in the streets about the latest news--no nothing.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Winter upon us.--The Roosters in the early Morning.--The Blue-Jays and the Squirrels.--The Improvident Turkey.--The Domestic Hearth, and who occupied it.--The Old Dog.--The Blessed Old Mail-Horse.--The Newspapers.--Our Come-to-Tea.--Mrs. Brown, her Arrival and Experiences.--Entree of Bird, Beagles & Co.--Conflicting Elements, and how Ike Turtle assimilated all.--Gratifying Consequences.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading The days came and went, and were marked by light and darkness, and our own domestic joys.
person'snounUS /ˈpɜːrsənz/
possessive form of “person” — a human being
From this reading There were no startling events to disturb any person's serenity--no rise or fall of stocks--no fires--no crashes in business--no downfall of pride--no bustle in the streets about the latest news--no nothing.
a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
From this reading There were no startling events to disturb any person's serenity--no rise or fall of stocks--no fires--no crashes in business--no downfall of pride--no bustle in the streets about the latest news--no nothing.
with low volume
From this reading My little family, that I have spoken of, were quietly nestled away in the log hut, and winter was now upon us.
move upward
From this reading There were no startling events to disturb any person's serenity--no rise or fall of stocks--no fires--no crashes in business--no downfall of pride--no bustle in the streets about the latest news--no nothing.
RoostersnounUS /ˈruːstərz/
plural of “rooster” — adult male chicken
From this reading Winter upon us.--The Roosters in the early Morning.--The Blue-Jays and the Squirrels.--The Improvident Turkey.--The Domestic Hearth, and who occupied it.--The Old Dog.--The Blessed Old Mail-Horse.--The Newspapers.--Our Come-to-Tea.--Mrs. Brown, her Arrival and Experiences.--Entree of Bird, Beagles & Co.--Conflicting Elements, and how Ike Turtle assimilated all.--Gratifying Consequences.
serenitynounUS /səˈren.ə.t̬i/
The state of being calm, peaceful, and untroubled by external storms.
From this reading There were no startling events to disturb any person's serenity--no rise or fall of stocks--no fires--no crashes in business--no downfall of pride--no bustle in the streets about the latest news--no nothing.
uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination
From this reading My little family, that I have spoken of, were quietly nestled away in the log hut, and winter was now upon us.
SquirrelsnounUS /ˈskwɜːrəlz/
plural of “squirrel” — a kind of arboreal rodent having a long bushy tail
From this reading Winter upon us.--The Roosters in the early Morning.--The Blue-Jays and the Squirrels.--The Improvident Turkey.--The Domestic Hearth, and who occupied it.--The Old Dog.--The Blessed Old Mail-Horse.--The Newspapers.--Our Come-to-Tea.--Mrs. Brown, her Arrival and Experiences.--Entree of Bird, Beagles & Co.--Conflicting Elements, and how Ike Turtle assimilated all.--Gratifying Consequences.
startlingadjectiveUS /ˈstɑːrtlɪŋ/
so remarkably different or sudden as to cause momentary shock or alarm
From this reading There were no startling events to disturb any person's serenity--no rise or fall of stocks--no fires--no crashes in business--no downfall of pride--no bustle in the streets about the latest news--no nothing.
stocksnounUS /stɑːks/
a frame that supports a boat while it is under construction
From this reading There were no startling events to disturb any person's serenity--no rise or fall of stocks--no fires--no crashes in business--no downfall of pride--no bustle in the streets about the latest news--no nothing.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading There were no startling events to disturb any person's serenity--no rise or fall of stocks--no fires--no crashes in business--no downfall of pride--no bustle in the streets about the latest news--no nothing.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading My little family, that I have spoken of, were quietly nestled away in the log hut, and winter was now upon us.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Winter upon us.--The Roosters in the early Morning.--The Blue-Jays and the Squirrels.--The Improvident Turkey.--The Domestic Hearth, and who occupied it.--The Old Dog.--The Blessed Old Mail-Horse.--The Newspapers.--Our Come-to-Tea.--Mrs. Brown, her Arrival and Experiences.--Entree of Bird, Beagles & Co.--Conflicting Elements, and how Ike Turtle assimilated all.--Gratifying Consequences.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There were no startling events to disturb any person's serenity--no rise or fall of stocks--no fires--no crashes in business--no downfall of pride--no bustle in the streets about the latest news--no nothing.
tick-tick
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The world moved on as monotonous as the tick-tick of a clock.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There were no startling events to disturb any person's serenity--no rise or fall of stocks--no fires--no crashes in business--no downfall of pride--no bustle in the streets about the latest news--no nothing.
TurkeynounUS /ˈtɜːrki/
large gallinaceous bird with fan-shaped tail; widely domesticated for food
From this reading Winter upon us.--The Roosters in the early Morning.--The Blue-Jays and the Squirrels.--The Improvident Turkey.--The Domestic Hearth, and who occupied it.--The Old Dog.--The Blessed Old Mail-Horse.--The Newspapers.--Our Come-to-Tea.--Mrs. Brown, her Arrival and Experiences.--Entree of Bird, Beagles & Co.--Conflicting Elements, and how Ike Turtle assimilated all.--Gratifying Consequences.
TurtlenounUS /ˈtɜːrtəl/
a sweater or jersey with a high close-fitting collar
From this reading Winter upon us.--The Roosters in the early Morning.--The Blue-Jays and the Squirrels.--The Improvident Turkey.--The Domestic Hearth, and who occupied it.--The Old Dog.--The Blessed Old Mail-Horse.--The Newspapers.--Our Come-to-Tea.--Mrs. Brown, her Arrival and Experiences.--Entree of Bird, Beagles & Co.--Conflicting Elements, and how Ike Turtle assimilated all.--Gratifying Consequences.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Winter upon us.--The Roosters in the early Morning.--The Blue-Jays and the Squirrels.--The Improvident Turkey.--The Domestic Hearth, and who occupied it.--The Old Dog.--The Blessed Old Mail-Horse.--The Newspapers.--Our Come-to-Tea.--Mrs. Brown, her Arrival and Experiences.--Entree of Bird, Beagles & Co.--Conflicting Elements, and how Ike Turtle assimilated all.--Gratifying Consequences.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Winter upon us.--The Roosters in the early Morning.--The Blue-Jays and the Squirrels.--The Improvident Turkey.--The Domestic Hearth, and who occupied it.--The Old Dog.--The Blessed Old Mail-Horse.--The Newspapers.--Our Come-to-Tea.--Mrs. Brown, her Arrival and Experiences.--Entree of Bird, Beagles & Co.--Conflicting Elements, and how Ike Turtle assimilated all.--Gratifying Consequences.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading My little family, that I have spoken of, were quietly nestled away in the log hut, and winter was now upon us.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The days came and went, and were marked by light and darkness, and our own domestic joys.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading My little family, that I have spoken of, were quietly nestled away in the log hut, and winter was now upon us.
which person or people
From this reading Winter upon us.--The Roosters in the early Morning.--The Blue-Jays and the Squirrels.--The Improvident Turkey.--The Domestic Hearth, and who occupied it.--The Old Dog.--The Blessed Old Mail-Horse.--The Newspapers.--Our Come-to-Tea.--Mrs. Brown, her Arrival and Experiences.--Entree of Bird, Beagles & Co.--Conflicting Elements, and how Ike Turtle assimilated all.--Gratifying Consequences.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading Winter upon us.--The Roosters in the early Morning.--The Blue-Jays and the Squirrels.--The Improvident Turkey.--The Domestic Hearth, and who occupied it.--The Old Dog.--The Blessed Old Mail-Horse.--The Newspapers.--Our Come-to-Tea.--Mrs. Brown, her Arrival and Experiences.--Entree of Bird, Beagles & Co.--Conflicting Elements, and how Ike Turtle assimilated all.--Gratifying Consequences.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading The world moved on as monotonous as the tick-tick of a clock.
